Winter Conference
The Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Hampshire Winter Conference is an engaging annual gathering that welcomes everyone who cares about our food system. From farmers and home growers to nonprofit organizations, educators, policymakers, students, and community advocates, the conference brings together people from all backgrounds who are working toward a more resilient and sustainable future.
Held in late winter, usually in February or March, the conference offers a meaningful opportunity to connect, learn, and share ideas. Inspired by the principles at the heart of organic agriculture, the event highlights practices that support healthy soil, ecological balance, and thriving communities. Participants can explore a wide range of workshops, hear from inspiring keynote speakers, and take part in interactive sessions that encourage collaboration and fresh perspectives.
Whether you are growing food, supporting your local food economy, or simply interested in learning more, the NOFA-NH Winter Conference is a space to build knowledge, strengthen relationships, and deepen your connection to the land and your community.
Stay tuned for details about the next event. We look forward to welcoming you.
“I came in the morning feeling that we must work hard to get to a better place in our world and I left in the evening feeling positive that we are building that better world every day. I felt a great sense of hope. Thank you for all your work putting the event together. Everything was done with such care and thought.”
News & Updates
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2026 NOFA NH Winter Conference. With more than 260 participants gathering at Colby Sawyer College, this year’s event was a powerful reminder of what is possible when our community comes together with a shared sense of purpose.
Centered around this year’s theme, Taking Root: Nourishing Community, the day was filled with thoughtful conversations, hands on learning, and meaningful connection. Participants engaged in workshops and discussions led by farmers, gardeners, educators, and advocates, creating space to exchange ideas, build skills, and strengthen relationships across our food system. It was inspiring to see both familiar faces and new voices come together in the spirit of collaboration and growth.
We were honored to welcome keynote speakers David Trumble of Good Earth Farm and Sarah Hansen of Kearsarge Gore Farm. Drawing from their work with the Local Harvest CSA, they shared reflections on decades of collaboration among New Hampshire farmers and offered valuable insights into what it takes to build resilience and strong partnerships within the agricultural community. Their conversation grounded the day in real world experience and a deep commitment to working together.
We are deeply grateful to all who attended, presented, volunteered, and supported this event. Your energy, curiosity, and dedication are what make this gathering so meaningful. A special thank you to our sponsors whose generosity helps bring this conference to life each year.
We look forward to continuing this work together and hope to see you again at the next Winter Conference.
Interested in supporting the upcoming conference as a speaker, sponsor, exhibitor or any other way you think might impact the event or our community? Send an email to the Winter Conference coordinator. We would love to hear from you!
“……thank you for all of the hard work and thoughtfulness you poured into the conference this Saturday. I had a great time learning with growers across the state and getting to share a piece of our story as well. Spaces like these are so vital to our local food system - thank you! I know our farmers who did attend had a fantastic time, and were really blown away by having so many NH farmers gathered in one space.”
